Music

2025 saw the last call for many of those we hold close to our hearts in music, both here in Aotearoa and around world. Yadana Saw and Nick Bollinger present a two-hour tribute to the musicians we lost… Audio

Celebrate Christmas Day with an ecumenical service of readings, reflections and prayers brought to you by representatives of some of Wellington's central city churches, and carols sung by… Video, Audio

Tony Stamp looks back at some of his favourite singles of 2025, including salsa, Britpop, hip-hop, and jazz. Audio

Tony Stamp looks back at some of his favourite local releases of 2024, including digital rock, tuneful post-punk, Pacific jazz, and te reo dance beats. Audio

Tony Stamp looks back at some of his favourite reissued albums and compilations of 2025, including Japanese ambient, African Highlife, Chicago house, and indie rock classics. Audio

Tony Stamp looks back at some of his favourite international releases of the year, including indie innovators, analogue folk, UK rap, and Tunisian footwork. Audio

Sing along to favourite carols including Hark! The herald angels sing, O holy night, and Joy to the world. Audio

This week's Nashville Babylon is a Christmas spectacular featuring festive tracks from the Staple Singers, Louis Armstrong, the Beths, Paul Kelly, the Moonglows and Jimmy Smith. Audio

Tony Stamp sits down with the host of Music101 to celebrate her six months in the role, learn more about her past, and hear six of her favourite songs. Audio

Nick Bollinger looks at two folk musicians who are unlikely to become mainstream names, but whose new album will bring hope to everyone who wonders what happened to protest songs. Audio

In the last of a four part series revisiting albums that turned 30 this year, Tony Stamp looks at the new forms of electronica taking shape around the globe, and an explosion of creativity in… Audio

Award-winning Nova Scotian sister duo, Cassie and Maggie, blend traditional Celtic folk music with their own original tunes. Audio